Enlarged reactive cone of acceptance upon vibrational excitation: O(3P) + HCl

I. Schechter, R. D. Levine*

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Abstract

Enhanced reactive asymmetry for reaction upon reagent vibrational excitation has been predicted for a number of A + HB reactions. If correct, it provides a new mechanism for vibrationally enhanced reactivity. This mechanism does not necessarily require a potential energy surface with a late barrier for reaction. Rather, the required condition is a low symmetric stretch frequency at the saddle point as compared to the vibrational frequency of the reagent. The O(3P) + HCl → OH + Cl reaction can provide an experimental test of this predicted enhancement.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7973-7975
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry
Volume93
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

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